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27-02-2009, 21:40
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Listening to classical
Anyone else find they listen to classical music and actually like it? I remember when I was a kid and I would refuse to like it. But it really is quite empowering. Very fulfilling. Anyone else enjoy it?
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27-02-2009, 21:46
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Yes I listen to classical music. I think with that style of music you need to find a style you really like. I didn't refuse to listen to it when I was younger but I just couldn't get into it. It was only when I was taking my A-Levels did I actually start to appreciate classical music. That was all thanks to a teacher who took the time to go through various composers to find one that spoke to me.
For example I am a big fan of Rachmaninoff. The misus cries when she listens to Bolero and loves Barber (adagio) but we are both huge fans of dance music.
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27-02-2009, 21:46
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Combat Spanker
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Me. I love classical
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27-02-2009, 22:05
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Vodka Martini
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Yes and I'm just about to do my piano practice
 Remember, classical music used to be popular music.
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27-02-2009, 22:19
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I like some, I have bought a good few songs on iTunes.
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27-02-2009, 22:55
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27-02-2009, 23:53
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Vodka Martini
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The larger concert venues are always going to be expensive but you just have to look around at the smaller, more local places. There's loads of amazing talent out there - you don't have to buy in to the idea of there only being a few famous musicians or orchestras worth seeing
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28-02-2009, 01:12
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Abandoned Ship
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I was commenting on the fact that you said it used to be popular - but popular music is REALLY popular because its so much more accessible than music used to be. It's also really simple. |
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28-02-2009, 02:32
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Vodka Martini
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What some might call classical music now was always accessible. Before the TV, the piano was the main source of entertainment in the home and typically, the piano stool would be stuffed full of the household's favourite music including classical, dance hall, blues, etc. Sheet music itself was cheap as it is even today and AFAIC it's still as accessible as ever - I watched a Sarah Connor Terminator Chronicles the other day and the female terminator was performing ballet to a Chopin Nocturne. I downloaded a copy of the music the next day. I played it this evening a couple of times and it's already sounding pretty much OK You've got a guitar - how much more accessible can music be if you can play an instrument?
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27-02-2009, 22:52
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Abandoned Ship
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cant say its my cup of tea TBQFH
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